Pain Management
- Anxiety, Bibliotherapy, Breath Work, Chronic Pain, Cold Weather, Coping Skills, Guided Imagery, Health, Pain Management, Psychoeducation, Stress Management
Just Breathe
Introduction Breathing is essential to our lives. We all know this, but the majority of the time we pay little or no attention to it. Breathing is remarkable because it is the only bodily function that is…
- Anxiety, Christmas, Emotional Support Animals, Grief, Health, Pain Management, Stress Management, Trauma
O Christmas Paws, O Christmas Paws (a doggie Christmas story)
Just a little doggie Christmas story, to “take pause paws,” relax, and reflect. A DOG LOVER Ahh…the beautiful sound of Christmas carolers! Can you hear them singing? O Christmas Paws, O Christmas Paws…hmm, what??? Isn’t that supposed…
- Bibliotherapy, Chronic Pain, Coping Skills, Guided Imagery, Health, Pain Management, Perception of Pain, Psychoeducation, Stress Management
Pain Management: Alternative Treatment Approaches
Introduction Pain Management: Alternative Treatment Approaches is part 3 in the series: When You or Your Loved One is in Pain. In this article we will explore various mental health and complementary treatment approaches for pain, for…
Pain Versus Suffering
Pain Versus Suffering is part 2 in the series, When You or Your Loved One is in Pain. We will be taking a look at the emotional and psychological aspects of pain…as well as the concept of…
How Do We Sense Pain?
In my 38 years as a Clinical Social Worker in the mental health profession I worked with many people who experienced physical pain. Some had acute pain and others chronic pain. Pain as a result of accidents…
- Christianity, Chronic Illness, Coping Skills, Grief, Guided Imagery, Inspiration, Music Therapy, Pain Management, Stress Management
God’s Way to “Home”
Have you ever wondered about your path and purpose in life? What you were meant to be, meant to do? Which road to follow? What life choices to make? This can be a difficult task for many…
Kindness
In today’s world we are all too familiar with doubt, despair, and disappointment. 2020 has brought with it many challenges that we have never previously experienced in our collective lifetimes. Covid-19 has ushered in fear, anxiety, sadness,…
Welcome Back
Well folks, here I am again! It’s been a few years since we’ve seen each other. But, I’m Forging a New Chapter. I hope you’re ready to join me. Whether we are becoming reacquainted or meeting for…